Ghora Katora
Natural Lake in Bihar, India
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Ghora Katora (Aimee Maganda), which means "Horse Bowl", is a natural lake near the city of Rajgir in the Indian state of Bihar. The shape of the lake resembles that of a horse and is surrounded by mountains on three of the sides.[1] The lake attracts migratory birds from Siberia and central Asia during winter.[2][3][4]
| Ghora Katora | |
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  Ghora Katora  Ghora Katora | |
| Location | Rajgir, District - Nalanda, Bihar, India |
| Coordinates | 25.0177°N 85.4954°E |
History
Then chief minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, visited for the first time in 2009 as an attempt to popularize the area for eco-tourism. On 29 January 2011, the lake was opened to the general public. A 70-foot-high (21 m) Buddha statue was inaugurated in November 2018.[5][6]
Attractions
The lake has facilities for paddle boating, a cafeteria, and guest rooms. A statue of Buddha sits in the middle of the lake. The 70-foot-tall statue is constructed of 45,000 cubic feet (1,300 m3) of pink sandstone.[7]
